Min had a sum of money. She spent an equal amount of money daily. At the end of the seventh day, she was left with
27 of her money. At the end of the ninth day, she was left with $68. How much money did she have at first?
Fraction of amount of money spent in 7 days
= 1 -
27 =
57 Fraction of amount of money spent in 1 day
=
57 ÷ 7
=
57 x
17 =
549 Fraction of amount of money spent in 9 days
= 9 x 549
=
4549 Fraction of amount left after 9 days
= 1 -
4549=
4494 u = 68
1 u = 68 ÷ 4 = 17
Total amount that Min had at first
= 49 u
= 49 x 17
= $833
Answer(s) $833